How to Complain About Toyota UK
Everything you need to make an effective complaint against Toyota UK, including contact details, your rights, deadlines, and escalation paths.
Also known as: Toyota, Lexus GB
Contact Details
customerrelations@toyota.co.uk
0344 701 6202
Your Rights
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Goods must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described. You have 30 days for a short-term right to reject faulty goods.
Step-by-Step Complaint Guide
Gather your evidence
Collect all correspondence, receipts, contracts, and any other documents related to your issue with Toyota UK. Take screenshots of online chats and note down phone call dates and times.
Write a formal complaint
Send a clear, factual complaint to Toyota UK. Include your account/reference number, a timeline of events, what went wrong, and what you want them to do about it. Email: customerrelations@toyota.co.uk
Set a deadline
Give Toyota UK 14 days to respond to your initial complaint. If they don't respond, send a follow-up referencing your original complaint and requesting a response within 7 days.
Escalate if needed
If Toyota UK hasn't resolved your complaint within 8 weeks (or has sent a final response you disagree with), escalate to the Motor Ombudsman.
Consider further action
If ombudsman resolution isn't satisfactory, you may have the option of taking your case to the Small Claims Court for disputes up to £10,000.
Escalation Routes
Motor Ombudsman
Key Deadlines
| Initial response | 14 days (reasonable expectation) |
| Final response | 8 weeks (regulatory deadline for most sectors) |
| Ombudsman referral | After 8 weeks or final response |
| Limitation period | 6 years (contract) / 3 years (personal injury) |
Need Help With Your Complaint?
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